Lesson 4 Fundamentals of Group dynamics

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defined as two or more persons engaged in social interaction

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Group

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They define group as to a collection of individuals who find their association with one another rewarding.

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Psychologist group

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exists only when the individual members have developed status and role relationships with respect to one another.

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Group

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a social process by which individual or people interact in a small group and in face-to-face manner.
refers to the study of the forces operating within a group.

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Group Dynamics

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Two most important historical landmarks (people) in understanding small groups

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Elton Mayo and his associates in 1920s and 1930s
Kurt Lewin in 1930S; considered as the founder of the group dynamic movement

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According to him, workers tend to establish formal groups that affect job satisfaction and effectiveness.

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According to Elton Mayo

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According to him, different kinds of leadership attributes produce different responses in group.

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According to Kurt Lewin

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refers to the attitudinal and behavioral characteristics of a group.

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Group dynamics

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They (2 people) present that “Psychology” man is said to be a rational being in terms of politics, theology, sociology, and psychologically

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San Juan and Centeno (2011)

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are illustrated by a simple lesson in mathematics 1+1=3.

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Special properties group

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are established by an organization to achieve its goals

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Formal work groups

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characterized by the intimate face-to-face association and cooperation among its members, fundamentally forming the social nature and ideas of an individual, involves sympathy and mutual identification which is a form of natural expression

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Primary group

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consists of members who are aware and cognizant of personal relationships

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Secondary group

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is pattern of mutual influence (physical, verbal, non-verbal, emotional)

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Interaction

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are the rules that identify and describe appropriate behavior

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Norms

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is a stable pattern of relationships

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Structure

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deal with the behavior expected of members in a given position

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Roles

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are influenced by authority and communication

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Intermember relations

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are the reason for existence of groups

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Goals

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is the extent in which members see themselves as one (common fate, similarity, proximity)

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Perceived groupness

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occurs when the members are active, energized, vibrant, and changing.

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Dynamic interdependency

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focuses on personal needs which, when attained, lead us satisfaction

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Motivation

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are specified by the organizational chart and often composed of a leader

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Command group

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consist of people who work together to achieve a common task

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Task group

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created by organization to accomplish specific goals within a specific goal.

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Funcitonal groups

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usually continue over time and many last longer than general information groups

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Interest group

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are formed by individuals who enjoy similar social activities, political beliefs, and religious value

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Friendship groups

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are composed of people who are evaluated for social validation and social comparison

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Reference group

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allows individuals to justify their attitudes and value

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Social validation

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helps individuals evaluate their own actions by comparing themselves with others

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Social comparison